Dosing & Uses
Dosage Forms & Strengths
tablet
- 25mg
- 50mg
Hypertension (HTN)
Initial 50 mg PO qDay; may increase to 50 mg PO q12hr; may take up to four weeks for full therapeutic response; hyperkelemia may occur with doses >100 mg/day
Heart Failure Post MI
Initial 25 mg PO qDay; may titrate to maximum of 50 mg once daily within 4 weeks as tolerated
Dose adjustments may be required based on potassium levels
Renal Impairment
Contraindicated if CrCl <50 mL/min or serum creatinine >2 mg/dL in males or >1.8 mg/dL in females
Hepatic Impairment
Dose adjustment not necessary
Dosing considerations
In post-MI CHF patients taking a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, do not exceed 25 mg once daily; in patients with hypertension taking a moderate CYP3A inhibitor, initiate at 25 mg once daily; for inadequate blood pressure response, dosing may be increased to a maximum of 25 mg twice daily
Other Indications and Uses
Improving survival of stable patients with LV systolic dysfunction (LVEF ≤40%) and CHF after an acute myocardial infarction (MI)
Safety and efficacy not established
Hypertension
Initial 50 mg PO qDay; may increase to 50 mg PO q12hr; may take up to four weeks for full therapeutic response; hyperkelemia may occur with doses >100 mg/day
Heart Failure Post MI
Initial 25 mg PO qDay; may titrate to maximum of 50 mg once daily within 4 weeks as tolerated
Dose adjustments may be required based on potassium levels
Interactions
Interaction Checker
No Results
Contraindicated
Serious - Use Alternative
Significant - Monitor Closely
Minor
Contraindicated (8)
- chloramphenicol
chloramphenicol will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- cobicistat
cobicistat will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- itraconazole
itraconazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. May increase the risk of hyperkalemia and hypotension
- lopinavir
lopinavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- mifepristone
mifepristone will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- nefazodone
nefazodone will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
- saquinavir
saquinavir increases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated. Potential for increased toxicity. .
- tipranavir
tipranavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Contraindicated.
Serious - Use Alternative (19)
- abametapir
abametapir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. For 2 weeks after abametapir application, avoid taking drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates. If not feasible, avoid use of abametapir.
- amiloride
amiloride, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Hyperkalemia.
- apalutamide
apalutamide will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of apalutamide, a strong CYP3A4 inducer, with drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates can result in lower exposure to these medications. Avoid or substitute another drug for these medications when possible. Evaluate for loss of therapeutic effect if medication must be coadministered. Adjust dose according to prescribing information if needed.
- diltiazem
diltiazem will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Coadministration of eplerenone and mdoerate CYP3A4 inhibitor is not recommended. If combination is unavoidable, eplerenone dose should not exceed 25 mg/day for patients with congestive heart failure following MI.
- drospirenone
drospirenone, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Hyperkalemia.
- enzalutamide
enzalutamide will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- fexinidazole
fexinidazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Fexinidazole inhibits CYP3A4. Coadministration may increase risk for adverse effects of CYP3A4 substrates.
- idelalisib
idelalisib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Idelalisib is a strong CYP3A inhibitor; avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A substrates
- isoniazid
isoniazid will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole increases levels of eplerenone by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole increases levels of eplerenone by decreasing metabolism. Contraindicated.
- lofexidine
lofexidine, eplerenone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid coadministration with other drugs that decrease pulse or blood pressure to mitigate risk of excessive bradycardia and hypotension.
- potassium acid phosphate
potassium acid phosphate, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Hyperkalemia.
- potassium chloride
potassium chloride, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Hyperkalemia.
- potassium phosphates, IV
eplerenone and potassium phosphates, IV both increase serum potassium. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug.
- spironolactone
spironolactone, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Hyperkalemia.
- triamterene
triamterene, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Contraindicated. Hyperkalemia.
- tucatinib
tucatinib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Avoid concomitant use of tucatinib with CYP3A substrates, where minimal concentration changes may lead to serious or life-threatening toxicities. If unavoidable, reduce CYP3A substrate dose according to product labeling.
- voxelotor
voxelotor will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Avoid or Use Alternate Drug. Voxelotor increases systemic exposure of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates. Avoid coadministration with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates with a narrow therapeutic index. Consider dose reduction of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate(s) if unable to avoid.
Monitor Closely (69)
- aldesleukin
aldesleukin increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
- amifostine
amifostine, eplerenone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with blood pressure lowering agents may increase the risk and severity of hypotension associated with amifostine. When amifostine is used at chemotherapeutic doses, withhold blood pressure lowering medications for 24 hr prior to amifostine; if blood pressure lowering medication cannot be withheld, do not administer amifostine.
- avanafil
avanafil increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
- belzutifan
belzutifan will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. If unable to avoid coadministration of belzutifan with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates, consider increasing the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate dose in accordance with its prescribing information.
- benazepril
benazepril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- canagliflozin
eplerenone and canagliflozin both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- candesartan
candesartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- captopril
captopril, eplerenone. Either increases toxicity of the other by Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia. Monitor potassium.
- carbamazepine
carbamazepine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- carbidopa
carbidopa increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Therapy with carbidopa, given with or without levodopa or carbidopa-levodopa combination products, is started, dosage adjustment of the antihypertensive drug may be required.
- cenobamate
cenobamate will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Increase dose of CYP3A4 substrate, as needed, when coadministered with cenobamate.
- cimetidine
cimetidine will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- clarithromycin
clarithromycin will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- crofelemer
crofelemer increases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Crofelemer has the potential to inhibit CYP3A4 at concentrations expected in the gut; unlikely to inhibit systemically because minimally absorbed.
- dabrafenib
dabrafenib will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- deferasirox
deferasirox will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- dronedarone
dronedarone will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Decrease eplerenone dose to 25mg/day when administered with moderate inhibitors of 3A4, monitor potassium.
- duvelisib
duvelisib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Coadministration with duvelisib increases AUC of a sensitive CYP3A4 substrate which may increase the risk of toxicities of these drugs. Consider reducing the dose of the sensitive CYP3A4 substrate and monitor for signs of toxicities of the coadministered sensitive CYP3A substrate.
- elagolix
elagolix will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Elagolix is a weak-to-moderate CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor CYP3A substrates if coadministered. Consider increasing CYP3A substrate dose if needed.
- elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF
elvitegravir/cobicistat/emtricitabine/tenofovir DF increases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Cobicistat is a CYP3A4 inhibitor; contraindicated with CYP3A4 substrates for which elevated plasma concentrations are associated with serious and/or life-threatening events.
- enalapril
enalapril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- encorafenib
encorafenib, eplerenone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Encorafenib both inhibits and induces CYP3A4 at clinically relevant plasma concentrations. Coadministration of encorafenib with sensitive CYP3A4 substrates may result in increased toxicity or decreased efficacy of these agents.
- eprosartan
eprosartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- erythromycin base
erythromycin base will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin ethylsuccinate
erythromycin ethylsuccinate will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin lactobionate
erythromycin lactobionate will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- erythromycin stearate
erythromycin stearate will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- fedratinib
fedratinib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Adjust dose of drugs that are CYP3A4 substrates as necessary.
- finerenone
eplerenone and finerenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Finerenone dose adjustment based on current serum potassium concentration. Monitor serum potassium and adjust finerenone dose as described in the prescribing information as necessary.
- fosinopril
fosinopril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- grapefruit
grapefruit will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Monitor for hyperkalemia
- iloperidone
iloperidone increases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Iloperidone is a time-dependent CYP3A inhibitor and may lead to increased plasma levels of drugs predominantly eliminated by CYP3A4.
- imidapril
imidapril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- irbesartan
irbesartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- istradefylline
istradefylline will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Istradefylline 40 mg/day increased peak levels and AUC of CYP3A4 substrates in clinical trials. This effect was not observed with istradefylline 20 mg/day. Consider dose reduction of sensitive CYP3A4 substrates.
- ketoconazole
ketoconazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- letermovir
letermovir increases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- levodopa
levodopa increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Consider decreasing dosage of antihypertensive agent.
- levoketoconazole
levoketoconazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- lisinopril
lisinopril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- lorlatinib
lorlatinib will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- losartan
losartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- lurasidone
lurasidone increases effects of eplerenone by Other (see comment). Use Caution/Monitor. Comment: Potential for increased risk of hypotension with concurrent use. Monitor blood pressure and adjust dose of antihypertensive agent as needed.
- mitotane
mitotane decreases levels of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Mitotane is a strong inducer of cytochrome P-4503A4; monitor when coadministered with CYP3A4 substrates for possible dosage adjustments.
- moexipril
moexipril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- nitroglycerin rectal
nitroglycerin rectal, eplerenone. Either increases effects of the other by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Observe for possible additive hypotensive effects during concomitant use. .
- olmesartan
olmesartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- perindopril
perindopril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- potassium citrate
potassium citrate and eplerenone both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- potassium citrate/citric acid
eplerenone and potassium citrate/citric acid both increase serum potassium. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- quinapril
quinapril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- ramipril
ramipril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- ribociclib
ribociclib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely.
- rifabutin
rifabutin will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rifampin
rifampin will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- rucaparib
rucaparib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Adjust dosage of CYP3A4 substrates, if clinically indicated.
- sacubitril/valsartan
sacubitril/valsartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- St John's Wort
St John's Wort will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- stiripentol
stiripentol, eplerenone. affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Modify Therapy/Monitor Closely. Stiripentol is a CYP3A4 inhibitor and inducer. Monitor CYP3A4 substrates coadministered with stiripentol for increased or decreased effects. CYP3A4 substrates may require dosage adjustment.
- tadalafil
tadalafil increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hypotension.
- tazemetostat
tazemetostat will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor.
- tecovirimat
tecovirimat will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Tecovirimat is a weak CYP3A4 inducer. Monitor sensitive CYP3A4 substrates for effectiveness if coadministered.
- telmisartan
telmisartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- trandolapril
trandolapril, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- trimethoprim
trimethoprim and eplerenone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor. Trimethoprim decreases urinary potassium excretion. May cause hyperkalemia, particularly with high doses, renal insufficiency, or when combined with other drugs that cause hyperkalemia.
- valsartan
valsartan, eplerenone. Mechanism: pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor. Risk of hyperkalemia.
- verapamil
verapamil will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Use Caution/Monitor. Plasma concentrations and pharmacologic or toxic effects of eplerenone may be increased by verapamil.
- voclosporin
voclosporin and eplerenone both increase serum potassium. Use Caution/Monitor.
- xipamide
xipamide increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Use Caution/Monitor.
Minor (96)
- aceclofenac
aceclofenac decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- acemetacin
acemetacin decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- agrimony
agrimony increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- amobarbital
amobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aprepitant
aprepitant will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- armodafinil
armodafinil will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- artemether/lumefantrine
artemether/lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- aspirin
aspirin decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- aspirin rectal
aspirin rectal decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate
aspirin/citric acid/sodium bicarbonate decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- atazanavir
atazanavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- bosentan
bosentan will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- brimonidine
brimonidine increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- budesonide
budesonide will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butabarbital
butabarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- butalbital
butalbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- celecoxib
celecoxib decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- choline magnesium trisalicylate
choline magnesium trisalicylate decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- conivaptan
conivaptan will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cornsilk
cornsilk increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cortisone
cortisone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- cyclosporine
cyclosporine will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- darifenacin
darifenacin will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- darunavir
darunavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dasatinib
dasatinib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- dexamethasone
dexamethasone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- DHEA, herbal
DHEA, herbal will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- diclofenac
diclofenac decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- diflunisal
diflunisal decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- efavirenz
efavirenz will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- eslicarbazepine acetate
eslicarbazepine acetate will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ethinylestradiol
ethinylestradiol will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- etodolac
etodolac decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- etravirine
etravirine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fenoprofen
fenoprofen decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- fluconazole
fluconazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fludrocortisone
fludrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- flurbiprofen
flurbiprofen decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- forskolin
forskolin increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosamprenavir
fosamprenavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- fosphenytoin
fosphenytoin will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- griseofulvin
griseofulvin will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- hydrocortisone
hydrocortisone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ibuprofen
ibuprofen decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- ibuprofen IV
ibuprofen IV decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- indinavir
indinavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- indomethacin
indomethacin decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- ketoprofen
ketoprofen decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- ketorolac
ketorolac decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- ketorolac intranasal
ketorolac intranasal decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- lapatinib
lapatinib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- lornoxicam
lornoxicam decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- lumefantrine
lumefantrine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- maitake
maitake increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- marijuana
marijuana will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- meclofenamate
meclofenamate decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- mefenamic acid
mefenamic acid decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- meloxicam
meloxicam decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- methylprednisolone
methylprednisolone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- metronidazole
metronidazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- miconazole vaginal
miconazole vaginal will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nabumetone
nabumetone decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- naproxen
naproxen decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- nelfinavir
nelfinavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nevirapine
nevirapine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nifedipine
nifedipine will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- nilotinib
nilotinib will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- octacosanol
octacosanol increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- oxaprozin
oxaprozin decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- oxcarbazepine
oxcarbazepine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- parecoxib
parecoxib decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- pentobarbital
pentobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenobarbital
phenobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- phenytoin
phenytoin will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- piroxicam
piroxicam decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- posaconazole
posaconazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- prednisone
prednisone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- primidone
primidone will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- quinupristin/dalfopristin
quinupristin/dalfopristin will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- reishi
reishi increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rifapentine
rifapentine will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- ritonavir
ritonavir will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- rufinamide
rufinamide will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- salicylates (non-asa)
salicylates (non-asa) decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- salsalate
salsalate decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- secobarbital
secobarbital will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- shepherd's purse
shepherd's purse, eplerenone. Other (see comment). Minor/Significance Unknown. Comment: Theoretically, shepherd's purse may interfere with BP control.
- sulfasalazine
sulfasalazine decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- sulindac
sulindac decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- tizanidine
tizanidine increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown. Risk of hypotension.
- tolfenamic acid
tolfenamic acid decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- tolmetin
tolmetin decreases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic antagonism. Minor/Significance Unknown. NSAIDs decrease prostaglandin synthesis.
- topiramate
topiramate will decrease the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- treprostinil
treprostinil increases effects of eplerenone by pharmacodynamic synergism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- voriconazole
voriconazole will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
- zafirlukast
zafirlukast will increase the level or effect of eplerenone by affecting hepatic/intestinal enzyme CYP3A4 metabolism. Minor/Significance Unknown.
Adverse Effects
1-10%
Hyperkalemia (2-10%)
Increased risk of hyperkalemia with presence of renal dysfunction
1-3%
- Dizziness
- Fatigue/malaise
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Albuminuria
- Hypercholesterolemia
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Cough
<1%
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Gynecomastia
Mastodynia
Warnings
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
For all patients: Serum potassium >5.5 mEq/L at initiation Creatinine clearance ≤30 mL/min Concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors For the treatment of hypertension: Type 2 diabetes with microalbuminuria Serum creatinine >2.0 mg/dL in males, >1.8 mg/dL in females Creatinine clearance <50 mL/min Concomitant use of potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
For all patients
- Serum potassium >5.5 mEq/L at initiation
- Creatinine clearance ≤30 mL/min
- Concomitant use with strong CYP3A inhibitors
For the treatment of hypertension
- Type 2 diabetes with microalbuminuria
- Serum creatinine >2.0 mg/dL in males, >1.8 mg/dL in females
- Creatinine clearance <50 mL/min
- Concomitant use of potassium supplements or potassium-sparing diuretics
Cautions
Hyperkalemia, liver dysfunction, metabolic or respiratory acidosis, renal impairment, hypersensitivity to spironolactone
The risk of hyperkalemia is higher in patients with impaired renal function, proteinuria , diabetes and those concomitantly treated with ACEs, ARBs, NSAIDs and moderate CYP3A inhibitors
Patients taking moderate CYP3A inhibitors that cannot be avoided should have their dose of eplerenone reduced
Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy
Available data from published case reports on eplerenone use during pregnancy are insufficient to establish a drug-associated risk of major birth defects, miscarriage, adverse maternal or fetal outcomes; in animal studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed when eplerenone was administered to pregnant rats and rabbits during organogenesis at exposures 32 and 31 times, respectively the human exposure at the 100 mg/day therapeutic dose
Hypertension in pregnancy increases maternal risk for pre-eclampsia, gestational diabetes, premature delivery, and delivery complications (e.g., need for cesarean section, and post-partum hemorrhage); hypertension increases fetal risk for intrauterine growth restriction and intrauterine death; pregnant women with hypertension should be carefully monitored and managed accordingly
Infertility
- Based on animal data, therapy may compromise male fertility; in mature rates, male fertility was decreased with eplerenone exposure at 17 times the 100 mg/day human therapeutic dose; reversibility of effect, not evaluated
Lactation
There are no human data available on whether eplerenone is present in human milk, or has effects on breastfed infants or on milk production; eplerenone was present in milk of lactating rats; when a drug is present in animal milk, it is likely that the drug will be present in human milk
Pregnancy Categories
A: Generally acceptable. Controlled studies in pregnant women show no evidence of fetal risk.
B: May be acceptable. Either animal studies show no risk but human studies not available or animal studies showed minor risks and human studies done and showed no risk. C: Use with caution if benefits outweigh risks. Animal studies show risk and human studies not available or neither animal nor human studies done. D: Use in LIFE-THREATENING emergencies when no safer drug available. Positive evidence of human fetal risk. X: Do not use in pregnancy. Risks involved outweigh potential benefits. Safer alternatives exist. NA: Information not available.Pharmacology
Mechanism of Action
Selective aldosterone receptor antagonist; blocks aldosterone binding at the mineralocorticoid receptor
Pharmacokinetics
Half-Life: 3.5-6 hr
Peak Plasma Time: 1-2 hr
Bioavailability: 69%
Protein Bound: 50%
Vd: 43-90 L
Metabolism: primarily hepatic CYP3A4
Metabolite: no active mets identified
Total Body Clearance: 10 L/hr
Excretion: feces (32%) and urine (67%)
Images
| BRAND | FORM. | UNIT PRICE | PILL IMAGE |
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| eplerenone oral - | 25 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 50 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 50 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 25 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 25 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 50 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 25 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 50 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 25 mg tablet |  | |
| eplerenone oral - | 50 mg tablet |  | |
| Inspra oral - | 50 mg tablet |  | |
| Inspra oral - | 25 mg tablet |  |
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Patient Handout
eplerenone oral
EPLERENONE - ORAL
(eh-PLER-en-own)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Inspra
USES: This medication is used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat high blood pressure. It works by blocking a chemical (aldosterone) in your body which in turn lowers the amount of sodium and water the body retains. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks and kidney problems. It is also used to treat congestive heart failure following a heart attack.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth, usually once or twice daily, with or without food, or as directed by your doctor. Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. Remember to use it at the same time(s) each day.The dosage is based on your medical condition (high blood pressure, heart failure), response to treatment, and other medications you may be taking. Be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).It may take up to 4 weeks for this medication to fully affect your blood pressure.Keep taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
SIDE EFFECTS: Headache, dizziness, diarrhea, or vomiting may occur. If any of these effects last or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.Remember that this medication has been prescribed because your doctor has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.Tell your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: abnormal vaginal bleeding, enlarged or sore breasts in males, symptoms of a high potassium blood level (such as muscle weakness, slow/irregular heartbeat).A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.In the US -Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or at www.fda.gov/medwatch.In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
PRECAUTIONS: Before taking eplerenone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: high potassium blood levels (hyperkalemia), kidney disease, diabetes.This medication may increase your potassium levels. Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes that contain potassium, consult your doctor or pharmacist.This drug may make you dizzy. Alcohol or marijuana (cannabis) can make you more dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs alertness until you can do it safely. Limit alcoholic beverages. Talk to your doctor if you are using marijuana (cannabis).Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).Older adults may be more sensitive to the effects of this drug, especially the raising of potassium blood levels.During pregnancy, this medication should be used only when clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.It is unknown if this drug passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: See also Precautions section.Drug interactions may change how your medications work or increase your risk for serious side effects. This document does not contain all possible drug interactions. Keep a list of all the products you use (including prescription/nonprescription drugs and herbal products) and share it with your doctor and pharmacist. Do not start, stop, or change the dosage of any medicines without your doctor's approval.Some of the products that may interact with this drug include: drugs that may increase the level of potassium in the blood (such as birth control pills containing drospirenone, potassium sparing "water pills" such as amiloride/spironolactone/triamterene), lithium.Other medications can affect the removal of eplerenone from your body, which may affect how eplerenone works. Examples include certain azole antifungals (such as ketoconazole, itraconazole), clarithromycin, cobicistat, nefazodone, certain HIV protease inhibitors (such as nelfinavir, ritonavir), St. John's wort, telithromycin, among others.Some products have ingredients that could raise your blood pressure or worsen your heart failure. Tell your pharmacist what products you are using, and ask how to use them safely (especially cough-and-cold products, diet aids, or NSAIDs such as ibuprofen/naproxen).
OVERDOSE: If someone has overdosed and has serious symptoms such as passing out or trouble breathing, call 911. Otherwise, call a poison control center right away. US residents can call their local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center. Symptoms of overdose may include: severe dizziness, severe muscle weakness, or irregular heartbeat.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others.Lifestyle changes that may help this medication work better include exercising, stopping smoking, and eating a low-cholesterol/low-fat diet. Consult your doctor for more details.Laboratory and/or medical tests (such as potassium blood levels, kidney function tests) should be performed before you start eplerenone and periodically during your treatment to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.Have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to monitor your own blood pressure at home, and share the results with your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Take your next dose at the regular time. Do not double the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medications away from children and pets.Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company.
Information last revised February 2022. Copyright(c) 2022 First Databank, Inc.
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